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Finally caught up with today’s posts, if I missed anyone, you did great too!

So, ankle is good, and it survived a couple of good walks, so today was time to run on it. Half a mile was the only target, and it was going to take more than 5 minutes. Off I went and within a few yards a grin grew on my face that wasn’t going to go easily. Ran all the way to Tesco... bought a bottle of wine and walked back... take that car, I’m back!

Couple more like that and then it’ll be mile runs. Not a hint of a complaint from the ankle, and it felt so good to just run. Now, where’s my corkscrew?

Happy running guys... and don’t forget your barcodes in the morning!

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Good to have you back... :) Cheers:) x

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply to Oldfloss

Cheers 🍷

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cheekychipmunksGraduate

Fabulous UNM! Great that you’re back. Enjoy that wine! 🍷

Thanks for the barcode reminder. Think it’s going to be a 💦 💦 one!

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply to cheekychipmunks

Tesco... in December... in little shorts 😂

Ok, I regretted my attire on the walk home!

That wet is getting a bit less pleasant... let’s hope it’s just a drizzle.

Cheers 🍷

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cheekychipmunksGraduate in reply to UnfitNoMore

Ha! Well I often pop into Tesco after parkrun, but I think I’ll be heading straight home tomorrow morning. The forecast is truly dire! 💦💦💦💦💦

Cheers! 🍷

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply to cheekychipmunks

You’ll soon dry off! Have a great one.

One day I’ll run to Waitrose, but it’s about 12 miles 😂

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cheekychipmunksGraduate in reply to UnfitNoMore

You’ll do it UNM - but I don’t envy you a 12 mile walk home! 🚶‍♀️ 🚶‍♀️ 🚶‍♀️

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sunshinefishGraduate

Yay!! Welcome back UNM! Glad to hear that your slowly slowly approach has worked well on your ankle. We missed you!

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply to sunshinefish

Gotta be careful... the injury was a reminder I’m not a teenager any more... I still bounce back, but need to be careful to complete recovery.

Cheers 🍷

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sunshinefishGraduate in reply to UnfitNoMore

Those teenage years are a long way away in the wrong direction for me. Glad you still bounce back though!

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply to sunshinefish

Just wish I still bounced 😂

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IannodaTruffeMentor

Well done and wisely being gentle on yourself.

Nice wine?

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply to IannodaTruffe

Nothing special... tastes good though.

Yeah, think it’s gonna be a few of them, then miles, maybe a 2 before Christmas, but no need to rush back to 5k, and nothing to gain by doing so. Just good to be out there and that’ll do me until New Years.

Cheers 🍷

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JundalGraduate in reply to UnfitNoMore

Well said, UNM. I went from 8k or so, and I'm managing 2.5 at the minute due to an injury and weight gain. (Also somewhat due to work commitments and injury...) But I recon I'll be up to 3k by Christmas and during a very dry (and fat free!) January, the distances will only get longer!

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply to Jundal

Indeed... we did the plan... we can come back from injury easier than that, and we hopefully all learned how to do it gradually. 3k Christmas morning would do me just fine... and the daylight is coming back, just hope we don’t get too much snow. Great to hear you’re back of that IC and getting out there again mate.

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Whatnog

Yay!!!! Nice to see you back!! Enjoy 🍷

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply to Whatnog

Thanks... watching you guys all run is cool, but can’t beat getting out there! Cheers 🍷

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JohnnylewisGraduate in reply to UnfitNoMore

Just in time for Christmas too. Lol how close did you get to your PB? I'm putting distance off till new year. Every run now will just be for a certain time. Too much going on to be thinking about pushing. It's all about getting out and enjoying things while clearing your head. This group really does help to teach that. I'd probably be tormenting myself about times & how far or close I am. yes I want to beat it, in time it will happen....

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JohnnylewisGraduate

Excellent. Hope your back very soon.

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply to Johnnylewis

Gonna take it easy back to 5k so a few weeks... then I’d best see about that PB 😂

Cheers 🍷

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antonioaGraduate

Glad to see you're back. I'll be watching for lots of posts.

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply to antonioa

Cheers 🍷

How’s your running going?

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antonioaGraduate in reply to UnfitNoMore

Strange!! I thought I'd replied. I certainly wrote something. Anyhow, running going well but concentrating on 2.5km for now as time is at a premium. Achieving around 16/17 minutes, so happy with that. And, 2.5km is better than nothing :)

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply to antonioa

Certainly is... difficult to fit it all in with dark and the silly season... ticking over will have you nice and ready for the return of the light.

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate

Well done UnfitNoMore , enjoy that wine, nice to see your ankle is on the mend 👏🏻💪🏻

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply to Mummycav

Cheers 🍷

Good job the above is only virtual wine 😂

Hopefully no reaction overnight... roll on Sunday!

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate

This festive season is a real tester...running or drinks? Running or drinks....hmmmm...cheers UnfitNoMore ...enjoy your weekend x

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply to Mummycav

Running THEN drinks 😀. So, Christmas morning usually starts with a bottle of fizz in my house, this year it’s starting with a little run! Have a great weekend.

Cheers 🍷

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate in reply to UnfitNoMore

Haha...mine too...a little run Christmas morning will help me face the Christmas dinner line up!! Cheers 🥂

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply to Mummycav

Intimidating lineup? First year in ages here it’s just the household... my dad decided to get a new woman and she ain’t coming here... tried to be nice to her but I don’t enjoy her company in the slightest.

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ButtercupKidGraduate

That’s made my day. So glad to have you back x

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply to ButtercupKid

I never went anywhere... quite literally 😂 but I know what you mean!

Cheers 🍷

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ButtercupKidGraduate in reply to UnfitNoMore

Back out there then, if you must be so pernickety 😜

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Jell6Graduate

🙂 . Can't keep a good man down, and the wine aisle is a pretty good incentive.

So glad your ankle held up well 🍷🍷

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply to Jell6

Thanks... and cheers 🍷. It’s still not complaining so hopefully it won’t in the morning

Katnap profile image
KatnapGraduate

Welcome back! Enjoy the festivities. .

Happy Xmas and a merry new year's eve 😸

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply to Katnap

Thanks... have a great one yourself

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kwell39Graduate

Woo hoo!! Glad you are back on the road. Take it easy on the wine. I wouldn't want you to have another accident. ;)

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply to kwell39

Hehe... no accidents! It’s great to be back.

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Circle_On_LegsGraduate

Congratulations.

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply to Circle_On_Legs

Thanks... little and gentle start

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uncle_wiggyGraduate

Welcome back UNM, great have you back all healed 👍

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply to uncle_wiggy

Thanks... feels great to be back

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TartancatGraduate

Hoorah! On the mend quicker than expected too - good stuff!

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply to Tartancat

Yeah, I wasn’t expecting to heal so fast... carefully does it now. Thanks

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badger187Graduate

Really pleased for you!!!!........ What barcodes?!!! 🤣🤣🤣

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply to badger187

Barcodes for those going to parkrun! Thanks

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badger187Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore

Haha 😂 should have thought of that!! Haven't quite got a park run focus yet!!!

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Sadi14

Welcome back. Glad u enjoyed ur run. What barcodes??

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply to Sadi14

Thanks. Barcodes for parkrun.

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SybilwGraduate

Great to have you back!

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply to Sybilw

Thanks... I chose the right day too judging by the winds and cold!

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Hazard10Graduate

Merry Christmas and thank you for all the support you give everyone 👍

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply to Hazard10

And merry Christmas to you too.

Great work UNM! So glad it went well for you! 🤩🙌

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply to

Cheers... second one today went well too.

in reply to UnfitNoMore

Awesome! 🙌👌

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ktsokGraduate

Yay! 👏

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply to ktsok

Cheers!

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